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Asian Shares Finish Mixed
After U.S. Indexes Decline

A WSJ.com News Roundup

Updated June 7, 2000 3:50 p.m. ET

Shares closed mixed in the Asian-Pacific region Wednesday, with some markets advancing on domestic factors while others followed Tuesday's slide in U.S. stocks. Most markets lacked clear direction as investors sought clues on the next rate move by the Federal Reserve.

South Korean shares rose sharply, with the main index climbing 3.6%, on foreign buying in some blue chips and gains in construction and financial shares.